14th Biennial
West Marine Pacific Cup
Pacific Cup Yacht Club eNews
February 11, 2005
Contents
- Commodore's Comments
- PCYC Race News – Multihulls!
- Strictly Sail Pacific Seminar
- Cruising Division?
- Pictures Wanted!
- Membership
- Join PCYC
Commodore's Comments
Pacific Cup Yacht Club is already hard at work to make sure that the 2006 West Marine Pacific Cup lives up to its long-standing tradition of being "The FUN Race to Hawaii." Kaneohe Yacht Club, our host in Hawaii, is gearing up for the 2006 race and working on the events for the crews and their guests as well as accommodations for the visiting boats. Our title sponsor, West Marine, is supporting and working with us every step of the way to make sure the next race not only maintains but also builds upon the "Fun Race" tradition.
We welcome and encourage all comers - cruisers, casual racers, and serious racers. We have a special place in our hearts for cruisers and casual racers and tailor the race and associated activities to them. Our pre-race seminars and get-togethers give you both the information and help you need to have a safe and FUN passage to Hawaii. Kaneohe Yacht Club is a wonderful destination and provides outstanding activities for friends and families, as well as for the race participants.
If you have a sound ocean going boat and have done overnight passages, then you are a candidate for the 2006 race! For the first time we are inviting multihulls to participate.
Start getting your crew together and dreaming of the sail to Oahu and the wonderful greeting you will receive at the Kaneohe Yacht Club! Encourage your friends to do the same.
We begin accepting entries the first of July this year.
Stop by and see us at Strictly Sail Pacific.
Charlie Roskosz
Commodore, PCYC
PCYC Race News
Race starts July 3 - July 7, 2006 with a full moon on July 10!
The Pacific Cup board unanimously approved the motion to allow multihulls to enter the 2006 West Marine Pacific Cup Race. Entry limits and qualifications to be determined.
Race packets available in July 2005.
Want up to date race info? Visit our website at www.pacificcup.org
Strictly Sail Pacific
PCYC invites all to attend an "Explore the Possibilities" Seminar in preparation for the West Marine Pacific Cup on April 16 at Strictly Sail Pacific, Jack London Square, Oakland.
Make a day of it by attending the seminar to learn more about this exciting race and get tips from the pros. Then, tour an offshore rigged; race-ready yacht Surprise (Schumacher '46) to see how to get your boat ready for a safe and fun passage!
Plan to stay for our hospitality event from 1630 to 1830, open to all past and future West Marine Pacific Cup racers. Talk to those who have done it - A great opportunity for informal questions and camaraderie!
Date: April 16
Time: Registration 0800 - 0830; Seminar 0830 - 1230
Title: "Explore the Possibilities"
Topics included:
- "What's it like to sail from San Francisco to Hawaii?"
- "How much time and money is involved?"
- "Is my boat suitable for such an extended passage?"
Cost: Price of admission to Strictly Sail, $15
Contact: seminars@pacificcup.org
Cruising Division
Give us your opinion on adding a cruising division in the 2006 race. What is a cruising division? Non-spinnaker; limiting the use of spinnakers from sundown to sunrise; or a motoring allowance. Send opinions to newsletter@pacificcup.org
Pictures
Calling all past West Marine Pacific Cup Participants --- The Pacific Cup Yacht Club Board of Directors is currently working on a "Promotional Slide Show" that will be used during future presentations about the West Marine Pacific Cup. If you have any digital pictures that you think might help to tell the story please forward copies via email to Jim Gregory at jim@jdgregory.com . Pre-race, post-race, and photo's from the trip; we'll take them all!! Don't be shy!! Here's your chance to be a star!! Thanks in advance for any help. We'll send anyone that contributes a copy of the completed presentation!
Membership
Many thanks to the 106 new and renewing members who have put their support behind PCYC. All of you should have received a membership card by mail. If you have not, please contact the Membership Chair at membership@pacificcup.org
Join Pacific Cup Yacht Club
Anyone who has completed a West Marine Pacific Cup race or who has volunteered for the PCYC is invited to join the Pacific Cup Yacht Club. Current dues are $35.00 for the race cycle ending September 1, 2006. Get a membership application at www.pacificcup.org and join today!